Detroit Lions' Ryan Broyles 'can't worry about' lack of playing time

10:47 AM,
Oct. 9, 2013

Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles looks on during minicamp.

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Nate Burleson has missed the last two games with a broken arm, Calvin Johnson sat out Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers with a right knee injury, and Patrick Edwards has been hobbled in recent weeks by a high ankle sprain.

But even with the Detroit Lions shorthanded at receiver, Ryan Broyles has been used sparingly this year.

Broyles played just 27 snaps against the Packers, or 40% of the Lions' offensive plays, and has been targeted only six times (with five catches) in the three games he has been active. ...